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Michele D. Blair, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP Whitesville, KY 42378

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OBJECTIVE

To acquire a challenging and rewarding position with an established, growing organization seeking a performance-driven and career conscious individual whose goals include delivering ultimate patient care.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced nurse practitioner with over 27 years in the medical field as a registered nurse. Dedicated towards providing optimal patient care through experience, research, and listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about whole body wellness and preventative care and trained in functional medicine. Practiced in a variety of health care settings, treating patients with a variety of illnesses, diseases, and injuries. Team player ready to provide seamless collaborative care for patients. CERTIFICATIONS

AANP – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (due to recertify) BLS – Basic Life Support

CNOR – Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (2003-2018) LICENSURE

Kentucky Board of Nursing – RN, APRN

Indiana Board of Nursing – RN, APRN

DEA license active in Kentucky and Indiana

EDUCATION

Maryville University – Saint Louis, MO

Master of Science in Nursing – Adult and Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner May 2017-Augsut 2016

Indiana Wesleyan University – Marion, IN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

June 2011-February 2013

Kentucky Wesleyan College – Owensboro, KY

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing

August 1992-May 1994

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives American Association of Nurse Practitioners

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pain Management Centers of America

3332 Villa Point Suite 104, Owensboro, KY 42303

Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

August 2020–February 2023

Provide specialized care related to acute and chronic pain

Develop individualized treatment plan combining interventional therapy with medication to improve patients’ quality of life

Administer small joint injection treatments

Interrogate and refill intrathecal pain pump

Identify and initiate the process for candidates of spinal cord stimulator or pain pump

Knowledgeable of DEA regulations with prescribing and monitoring of controlled medications

Prescribe appropriate medication and order imaging for interpretation and review with patient

Proficient with EMR charting with Epic, Centricity, and E-Clinical

Compliant documentation with regulations in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance

Indiana Spine and Pain Institute

4411 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN

Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

May 2018-July 2020

Provide specialized care related to acute and chronic pain

Develop individualized treatment plan combining interventional therapy with medication to improve patients’ quality of life

Knowledgeable of DEA regulations with prescribing and monitoring of controlled medications

Prescribe appropriate medication and order imaging for interpretation and review with patient

Proficient with EMR charting with Epic, Centricity, and E-Clinical

Compliant documentation with regulations in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance

Main Street Family Medicine

10015 Main Street, Whitesville, KY

Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

July 2017-December 2018

Established practice rotating at 3 Main Street Family Medicine locations

Provide primary care services including physical/gynecological examinations, weight loss management, pain management, health assessments, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses

Perform Medicare Wellness physicals

Document effectively, accurately, and in compliance with Medicare and other payer regulations

Perform minor in-office procedures including small joint injections

Order and interpret lab values

Oversee the physical and mental care of residents at multiple assisted living facilities Signature HealthCare Medical Partners

Signature HealthCare at Hillcrest

3740 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY

Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

November 2016-July 2017

Diagnose, manage and maintain chronic and long term illnesses and conditions

Oversee daily acute occurrences of residents

Order and interpret lab values

Establish plan of care

Assist family with end of life decisions

Admission visits

Discharge visits

Stabilization visits

One Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1001 Breckenridge Street, Owensboro, KY

Registered Nurse

November 2015-March 2016

Assist during surgical consultations

Assisted with minor office procedures

Access patients postoperatively

Patient education and support

Laser treatments (tattoo removal, hair removal, facial rejuvenation)

Botox injections

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

1201 Pleasant Valley Road, Owensboro, KY

(Formerly known as Owensboro Daviess County Hospital, Owensboro Mercy Health System, Owensboro Medical Health System)

Registered Nurse – Surgery Department (with a specialty in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery)

July 1994-November 2015

Strong assessment skills of patient and family: spiritually, subjectively, and objectively

Responsible for detailed patient and family education of the intraoperative experience

Extensive experience in perfecting the setup of an O.R. and maintaining sterility

Extensive knowledge towards surgical and anesthesia consents

Knowledgeable with infectious diseases and precautions

Proficient with Epic computerized charting system

20 years of circulating O.R. with a specialty in cardio-vascular and robotic surgeries References available upon request

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